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Village Montessori

1629 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Village Montessori is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 270 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 53 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (18 of 53). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #623 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #623 of 882 centers in Houston
14High risk
18Medium High risk
18Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
2Low risk
53 citations from 29 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety18
Training & qualifications11
Staff ratios7
Records & paperwork4
Other standards4
Health & medication3
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation was using the requested space prior to approval from licensing.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026
Medium HighMay 18, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §746.303(a)(4)
The permit holder or designee did not notify Licensing of the change of director.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
HighFeb 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have available for review a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2026
Medium HighFeb 20, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child's food allergy from did not have a parent signature.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
MediumFeb 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
A caregiver with a foreign degree was not translated into English.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2026
MediumFeb 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician/emergency-care facility address.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026
LowFeb 20, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
A child enrolled in care for over a year did not have a required health statement.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
MediumFeb 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist available for review.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
MediumJul 30, 2025InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
The classroom did not have a space set up for each child's personal belongings.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2025
Medium HighJul 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Exposed screws were seen sticking out of the playhouse and an exposed pipe was within reach of children. This was corrected when the operation used bins to cover the pipe and removed the exposed screws from the playhouse.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2025
HighJun 3, 2025InspectionOther standards
Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect §745.8311(b)
CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was on the slide without a caregiver supervising the slide area.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
LowMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications §746.1329(b)(5)
The certificates do not state how the trainer qualifies.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
MediumMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
MediumMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment §746.1311(c)
The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
MediumMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Training documentation reviewed did not include the certificate or letter containing all of the training documentation requirements.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
HighMay 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect §745.8311(b)
CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding without a caregiver supervising the slide area.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
HighMay 19, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
A caregiver was heard yelling at a child. Note: the owner was prompted to address the caregiver and check on the child.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
MediumApr 22, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Six caregiver is missing food allergic training.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
Medium HighApr 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lacks six feet around the perimeter in all directions. Note: The operation added additional unitary surfacing, but the two stationary with slides are not meeting six feet on the unitary surfacing.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
HighApr 22, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
CCR observed an infant under 12 months old sleeping in a crib with a speaker tied to a string hanging on the wall of the crib.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
HighApr 22, 2025InspectionOther standards
Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect §745.8311(b)
CCR observed that the operation not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
MediumApr 22, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Six caregivers are missing child mistreatment training.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
MediumApr 22, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment §746.1311(c)
The director is missing child mistreatment training.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
Medium HighFeb 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lack a six-feet rom the perimeter in all directions.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighJan 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The operation has two bouncing springfree trampolines and two stationary equipment with slides that are not on the unitary surfacing.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
Medium HighJan 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
The operation cares for children younger than five years of age, and on the playground, there is a dome climbing equipment.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
MediumJan 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The use zone for stationary equipment is less than 6 feet from the poles supporting the sunshade, and there are two staircases located beside the exit slide.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2025
Medium HighJan 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Under the sink in the infant's room, which the operation wants to expand, there is exposed concrete that is chipped and accessible to children, along with a baseboard peeling off the wall.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2025
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area §746.3503(d)
The infant room that the operation wants to add to the space does not have a working hand-washing sink.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
CCR observed a diaper cream ointment with the cap closed in the child's mouth during a diaper change. Correction: The caregiver took the diaper cream ointment out of the infant's mouth.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides §746.4805(a)
The use zone to enter the slides and the exit of the slide is not six feet from the perimeter. Also, the operation has a climbing tower that is not six feet away from the perimeter.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024
HighOct 1, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024
HighAug 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee was present with a pending background check. The employee inside the operation performing job duties.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
MediumAug 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The most recent inspection form was not posted, the one posted was dated 7/17/2024. The last inspection was conducted on 7/31/2024.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2024
Medium HighAug 12, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
It was observed in the Orchid restroom tiles were missing in the ceiling. Corrected: When the operation had someone come replace the ceiling tiles.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 2, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Employee in the foyer area with they piano out had a pending background check. Corrected: When the person left for the day.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
An infant sitting in a high chair was not strap in.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2024
HighJun 25, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver stated they had 15 children when I counted they had 16 children in care. In a different classroom a caregiver stated they had 12 children when I counted they were 13 children in care.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2024
HighJun 18, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
They are two contract employees, the security guard and kitchen employee with out the required CBCU background check.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2024
HighMay 30, 2024InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver supervising 12 children between 18-24 months without a cleared eligible background check.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2024
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
Three caregivers working with children 24 months and younger are missing baby shaken syndrome training.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
MediumMar 7, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children did not have a health statement on file or any document stating they would bring one in within 12 months.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
HighOct 25, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
It was determine the operation subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023
HighSep 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a fire inspection.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2023
MediumSep 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.501(a)(12)
In the operational policies the operation did not have children needing a vision and hearing test conducted.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
MediumSep 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules §746.501(a)(22)
The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents can find the most recent inspection form.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
Medium HighSep 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have an sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
MediumSep 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass §746.4003(a)(7)
The operation did not have a thermometer in their first aid kit.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
Medium HighSep 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation is missing how they would evacuate children younger then 24 months out of the operation doing an emergency.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
MediumSep 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
The operation did not have documentation on their unitary surfacing that is installed on the playground.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity270 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 11, 2024
DirectorZawaria Ghani
Phone2813855239
State operation #1784443

Common questions

Does Village Montessori take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Village Montessori’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Village Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Village Montessori cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Village Montessori for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Village Montessori had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 20, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Village Montessori compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #623 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Village Montessori last inspected?

Jun 23, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1784443 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.